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Apple Cider Bourbon Smash

This autumn-inspired cocktail combines bourbon with fresh apple cider, homemade cinnamon syrup, and a splash of lemon juice for brightness. Muddled apple slices add fresh orchard flavor, while crushed ice creates the perfect smash-style texture. Rich, warming, and perfectly balanced with cozy fall spices, this easy-to-make cocktail is ideal for sweater weather gatherings or any time you crave seasonal flavor in a glass.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Mixing 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Cocktail
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Apple Cider
  • 0.5 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 Apple Slices
  • Apple Fan (or Candied Apple Slice) + Cinnamon Stick (Garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Add the apple slices and cinnamon syrup to a shaker.
  • Muddle gently to release the juices.
  • Add bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, and ice.
  • Shake until well chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
  • Garnish with an apple fan (or candied apple slice) and a cinnamon stick.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 5gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Bourbon
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